Concordia
Concordia College is easy to find. We are located in the heart of Moorhead, Minnesota.
Your path to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist starts here.
Concordia College, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, has an excellent reputation in preparing students for health professions. The combined Dietetic Internship (DI) and Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition meets this tradition of excellence. Our intensive program focuses on dietetics leadership and instills the importance and necessity of leadership and communication skills for entry-level professionals in today's dynamic workforce.
Our Mission
Prepare thoughtful and competent entry-level registered dietitian nutritionists for advanced leadership roles in careers related to food, nutrition and dietetics.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800.877.1600 ext. 5400
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Website | https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend
Learn more about the DI/MS program from Dr. Meredith Wagner during a recorded Spotlight Session podcast hosted by Louisiana State University on December 16, 2020.
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39 credits
5 consecutive semesters (including one summer course prior to the first fall semester) as a full-time student
Cohort-based model | 8 students each year
Graduate study and degree requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Exceeds the minimum 1,200 hours of supervised practice experience (dietetic internship) necessary to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
Applied Dietetic Practice courses utilize food service management, community, and clinical facilities throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area and surrounding communities
Personalized advising and mentorship from full-time faculty throughout the program (100% with doctorates in their respective fields)
Strategically designed coursework connecting theory and practical experience
Emphasis on dietetic leadership and professional communication skills
Intensive preparation for the CDR exam including comprehensive review, practice tests, and a 2-day workshop
A master's capstone project to apply knowledge of dietetics and validate leadership skills
100% of graduates are employed within 12 months of completing the program
100% pass rate of Concordia nutrition and dietetics graduates within one year of program completion
I chose Concordia College Master of Science in Nutrition / Dietetic Internship program because of the balance of internship and coursework. I was able to earn my Master's degree while completing the dietetic internship is just two years. Each component of the program contributed to preparing me to be a well-rounded dietitian.
The faculty at Concordia were supportive of me both as a student and a person. The mentorship provided was invaluable in preparing me to become a registered dietitian.Annemarie Kettler | 2019 Graduate
I chose dietetics because it is full of opportunities to enhance the health of people, communities and even nations. It is a growing profession that is needed more than ever in our healthcare system today. The small learning community our cohort provides allows for a more personalized experience during graduate classes and internship rotations. My cohort has become a huge part of my support system... we learn together and I couldn't do it without them.
Angelica Anderson | 2020 Graduate
Concordia College has offered many opportunities for me to develop life-long friends who are also studying dietetics, but also great friendships with faculty and other students as well. This overall experience has bettered me as an individual and I am looking forward to bringing what I have learned to my future career as a registered dietitian. Our combined program is so great because it offers us direct experience in internship rotations, but also reinforces information that we've learned in the past in undergraduate courses.
The faculty are amazing at Concordia! It is motivating to enter a classroom with faculty who are happy to help you with anything and want the best for your future.
Allison Eikmeier | 2020 Graduate
I was drawn to the Concordia College Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship Program because of the Dietetics Leadership emphasis, along with my goals aligning with the program’s mission statement. The variety of dietetic internship experiences offered and challenging course curriculum also led me to choosing Concordia College.
The leadership experience I gained from supervised practice and graduate courses will allow me to be a leader in my future career. Additionally, the skills and knowledge I gained during supervised practice will help me succeed in my future career.Rachel Kuhn | 2019 Graduate
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learn moreAll faculty have doctorates in their respective fields. They are dedicated to your success throughout the program.
meetConcordia College is easy to find. We are located in the heart of Moorhead, Minnesota.
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